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26 UNAWARENESS: A SLY THREAT

Now, let’s examine the general character of these
unaware individuals.

They do not remember Allah and
the Hereafter and their hearts are filled
with worldly ambitions.

Believers’ morality is so deep and sincere that nothing
prevents them from remembering Allah and observing the
obligatory prayers:
(There are people who are) not distracted by trade or
commerce from remembering Allah, performing prayer,
and giving alms, fearing a day when all hearts and eyes
will be in turmoil. (Surat an-Nur: 37)
But, unlike believers, unaware individuals have their
hearts set on this world’s possessions. This makes them
always want to have more and a better life, regardless of how
they are currently living. They think money can buy them
power and recognition and make them happy. First, they want
to amass wealth, and then they want to store it and acquire
even more. To make this appear legitimate, they make various
excuses. By refusing to spend their money to earn Allah’s
pleasure, they amass wealth and think only about satisfying
their worldly desires. Their fate is described in the Qur’an:

On the Day it is heated up in the fire of Hell, and their
foreheads, sides, and backs are branded with it. (They
are told): “This is what you hoarded for yourselves, so
taste what you were hoarding!” (Surat at-Tawba: 35)

… who has amassed wealth and hoarded it! He thinks